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Middle East conflict live updates: Israeli war cabinet resumes hostage deal discussions, official says
A delegation from Egypt will travel to Israel on Friday to discuss “security coordination” after Israel’s war cabinet met to discuss hostage deal negotiations, according to an Israeli official who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the matter’s sensitivity, signaling a resumption of efforts to broker a cease-fire and hostage release after months of failed talks. The official said discussions included talks for a hostage deal that could avert a planned Israeli offensive in Rafah, where much of Gaza’s population has been displaced.